_The beaches on the Southern side of Rincon are a paradise for travelers
looking for miles of palm-lined beaches with calm, blue Caribbean
waters. These beaches are perfect for relaxing, wading, swimming,
snorkeling, water sports or building sand castles. Many of the larger
resort hotels are located in this area, but most of this stretch of
beach is where there are private rental houses. You will find plenty of
restaurants and beach bars to visit and explore in this resort area
Rincon. Puerto Rico All of the beaches in Puerto Rico are open to the public, so
you can enjoy the action in front of the resorts or find a side street
that provides access to less-crowded beaches away from the hotels.
Relax and enjoy some the most beautiful waters of the Caribbean.
Rincon Public Beach (Balneario de Rincon)
_This is the beach that is very close to the center of town. It’s popular
with local families and tourists for swimming. This beach is a perfect
place to hunt for seashells or sea glass, snorkeling or just
relaxation on the sand. This beach has lots of free parking, picnic
areas, public restrooms, showers and changing rooms, so it is a good
beach for visitors who are not staying on a beachfront location. The
public beach is close to many shops, restaurants and bars which may add
to your day of entertainment after a few hours on the beach. During the
week the public beach is pretty quiet and you will have lots of room to
roam. On weekends this beach can be quite busy and you may want to
claim your spot early. The public beach is a great place for a family
picnic or to enjoy the soothing water so you can bet it will be used by
plenty of visitors.
Corcega Beach
_To find Corcega Beach, drive past Downtown Rincon and south on Route
115. This beach is a paradise for visitors who want calm, crystal clear
Caribbean waters. Corcega Beach is a perfect setting for swimming,
relaxation or catching a beautiful sunset. The beach starts at Tres
Sirenas Inn on the north and extends past Villa Antonio, Villa Cofresi
and continues south for over a mile. If you stay along Corcega Beach,
you will enjoy one the best beaches in Rincon.
Barrero Beach If you continue further South, the next beach you come to will be Barrero Beach. This beach is located near new condominiums and fewer resort operations. In this area you will find plenty of beach and very few people. No public facilities, restaurants or beach bars, just you along with the sun and the sand. This a great beach for some peace and quiet.
Almirante Beach At the far southern end of Rincon is Almirante Beach. This beach is influenced by the tidal flow and the surrounding cliffs. It is easily marked by the Horned Dorset Primavera Resort and the Rincon Beach Resort.
The Rincon Lizard Map
The Rincon Lizard Map and Guide will help you find the best places for outdoor exploration, off the beaten path trails and beaches, and highlight some of our favorite restaurants, bars and shops. There are 17 different surf breaks identified on the Lizard Rincon map and 16 different beaches waiting for your bare feet to wander along. One (of many) amazing things about Rincon is each beach has a unique personality. With the Lizard Map you'll find trails to beaches hidden among rock outcrops and historic retaining walls, beaches under shady almond trees, beaches with big waves, steep banks and vegetation as well as long expanses of flat beaches with gentle, shallow areas perfect for wading in and exploring. You can walk the southern beaches along the Caribbean Sea and compare those to the northern beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Rincon is unique because it is on the western shore of Puerto Rico that spans both bodies of water. Surfers flock to the northern beaches with the surf breaks, while swimmers flock to the southern beaches with their gentle waves. Click here to see more!!!